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Hotels in Juneau
Juneau Attractions
Transportation
These are a few of the hotels in Juneau where we have stayed, others are available but I have no personal comments. If you are planning to stay after fishing make sure you choose a hotel with a freezer; per box nightly fees apply.
*Please check with individual hotel for current amenities*
*Website is linked in the title*
Aspen Hotel and Suites - (907) 500 - 7700
New hotel, no shuttle, no freezer, no restaurant, near the airport but a bit of a walk. We have negotiated a "Waters Edge" room rate just mention you are with us.
Website: //www.aspenhotelsak.com/juneau/
"We generally stay here, even though it may lack some of the amenities of other places it is a nice hotel." ~ Mama Mary
Best Western Country Lane Inn - (907) 789 - 5005
Great shuttle service, freezer onsite, newly remodeled, restaurants within walking distance, near the airport.
"I am a fan of Best Western, but they are often booked. There is an additional Best Western located “Down Town” I have not stayed there but have heard good things." ~ Mama Mary
Older hotel but clean, freezer onsite, shuttle, restaurant, near the airport.
Website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/juneau-alaska/travelodge-hotel-juneau/overview
"The restaurant and Sunday brunch here is pretty tasty." ~ Mama Mary
Frontier Suites - (907) 790-6600
Older hotel but clean, freezer onsite, shuttle, restaurant
Website: https://frontiersuites.com
"Great larger rooms for families and awesome customer service." ~ Mama Mary
Super 8 - (907) 789-4858
Newly remodeled, shuttle service, freezer onsite, next door to McDonalds and other restaurants within walking distance.
Website: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/juneau-alaska/super-8-juneau/overview
"The hotel is comfortable and across the street from the best doughnuts in town...can't go wrong there." ~ Mama Mary
Extended Stay – (800) 804 - 3724
Limited shuttle, no freezer, nearest the airport.
Website: https://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/ak/juneau/shell-simmons-drive
"Safe to stay here, it is clean, but know the beds are hard and it smells a little funky... but all wet climates do." ~ Mama Mary
Juneau Home Town Tours - Our favorite former Uber drivers started their own business. This would be our first recommendation for transportation in Juneau.
Website: https://juneauhometowntours.com
Email: juneauhometowntours@gmail.com
Phone Number: 907-796-9692
Car rentals - The Juneau airport has vehicles to rent; there are some local rental places (which may be an adventure).
Uber - Uber is available in Juneau.
City Bus - For a true Juneau experience, keep your valuables hidden and plan for extra time for your trip, lots of extra time.
Adventure Bound, Tracy Arm Tours: https://www.adventureboundalaska.com
"This is a day cruise that takes you right up to tidewater Glaciers. This is an amazing tour and everyone raves about it." ~ Mama Mary
Mount Roberts Tramway: http://mountrobertstramway.com
"If the weather is good this is an amazing trip up the mountain looking over Juneau. There are different hikes of varying difficulty on top of the mountain. Last time we were up there they had some injured Eagles you could get close to and take pictures." ~ Mama Mary
Juneau DIPAC Hatchery
http://www.dipac.net/hours-and-tours
"This is a hatchery located in Juneau that has a salt water aquarium and other sea-life displays. Depending on the time of year there will be salmon in the fish ladder." ~ Mama Mary
Mendenhall Glacier
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tongass/about-forest/offices/?cid=stelprdb5400800
"Beautiful with a nice visitor center and easy hikes." ~ Mama Mary
Downtown Juneau
"It is fun to wander around downtown Juneau with its gold rush era feeling and souvenir shops. The cruise ship season is uncertain so be aware some shops may not be open." ~ Mama Mary
Alaskan Fudge Company (Mary's Favorite -"get the chocolates!")
"This is a locally owned chocolate shop that is a must when I go to town... droolling as I think of their chocolates, yes, it is that good." ~ Mama Mary
Fish Box Storage
*Contact for current per box fees*
Alaska Seaplanes - (907) 789-3331
Located in the Juneau airport and has a freezer onsite. Space for fish boxes is based on availability and needs to be arranged before your departure from the lodge. They open at 4:30am during the summer.
Website: https://www.flyalaskaseaplanes.com
Where to Eat
The Hanger on the Wharf Restaurant
www.hangaronthewharf.com
Kelly's pick - Halibut Tacos -
El Sombrero
www.facebook.com/ElSombreroAK/
Kelly's pick - Halibut Fajitas -
Canton House
www.cantonasianbistrojuneau.com
Kelly's pick - Kung Pao Shrimp with Ham Fried Rice but they have great sushi & Chinese food -
Bullwinkle's Pizza
www.bullwinklespizza.com
A uniquely Juneau experience
The Valley Restaurant
This is where the locals go.
"All of their food is good but my dad likes their almond chicken the best." ~ Dock-staff Justen H.
Donna's
https://donnasrestaurant.com
"I’m a breakfast man. Ham, two eggs, over medium hash browns and sour dough toast." ~ Grandpa Kern
Other Options - Subway - McDonalds - Domino's Pizza
